It means there has now been a death in each UK nation. Most of those who have died have been people over the age of 60 and have had underlying health conditions.

Dr Giri Shankar, of Public Health Wales, said: "The Chief Medical Officer has today confirmed the death of a Welsh resident who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). Public Health Wales offer our sincere condolences to family and friends affected by this loss."

Up to 7.9 million people could require hospital treatment in the UK over the next 12 months.

A leaked Public Health England briefing given to senior NHS officials suggests the coronavirus epidemic could last until next spring.

The total number of people to test positive for the disease in the UK has risen by 171 in a day to a total of 1,543, according to the Department of Health. More than 44,000 people have been tested for Covid-19 in the UK.